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Carex brunnea 'Jenneke' (v)

greater brown sedge 'Jenneke'

A compact variegated sedge with pale/creamy yellow leaves edged in dark green. Growing in a clump to 40cm high and 30cm wide, it grows best in moist, partially shaded soil.

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Ultimate height

0.1–0.5 metres

Time to ultimate height

2–5 years

Ultimate spread

0.1–0.5 metres

Chalk

Clay

Loam

Moisture

Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drained

pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Full sun
Partial shade

Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure

Exposed or Sheltered

Hardiness
Hardiness ratings
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)

Botanical details

Family: Cyperaceae
Native to GB / Ireland: No
Foliage: Evergreen
Habit: Clump forming
Genus: Carex can be deciduous or evergreen, rhizomatous or tufted perennials, with triangular stems bearing linear or strap-shaped leaves and short or long spikes of tiny green or brown flowers
Name status: Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Although it tolerates full sun, it performs better in moist soil that is partially shaded. Benefits from a compost mulch in spring. Can be semi-evergreen in the coldest edges of its range

Propagation

Propagate by division or by seed sown in cold frames

Suggested planting locations and garden types

Gravel garden
Cottage and informal garden
Patio and container plants
Low Maintenance
Ground cover
Flower borders and beds

Pruning

No pruning required. Remove dead or faded foliage in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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